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Gordon Brown Calls for Re-Interview of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Over Public-Fund Use and Epstein Links
4/30/2026, 3:03:11 AM
Re-Interview Request and Allegations
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has asked police to re-interview Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, about his use of public money while serving as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy in 2008-2009. Brown says the inquiry should also examine possible breaches of the Official Secrets Act and allegations that the prince facilitated the trafficking of women to royal residences such as Sandringham, Buckingham Palace and Windsor on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.
Background and Prior Inquiries
Mountbatten-Windsor was appointed UK trade envoy in 2008 and travelled on Royal Air Force aircraft. He was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office as police examined his contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Official Statements and Responses
Brown told the New Statesman that the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business and Trade and the Foreign Office should supply records of the prince’s trips. He called for a parliamentary select committee to examine public-fund usage and any cover-up that may have blocked US investigators. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the force is aware of reports linking Epstein-related properties to alleged sexual abuse, but noted no formal complaints.
Criticism, Opposition, and Gaps
The Metropolitan Police noted no complaints have been filed, countering trafficking claims, while Mountbatten-Windsor continues to deny any misconduct.
Impact and Significance
Brown’s demand underscores scrutiny of public-fund stewardship and potential misuse by senior figures. Findings could trigger reforms of royal appointment financing and affect the UK’s standing in modern-slavery investigations.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The British authorities should now re-interview Andrew, not just over possible breaches of the Official Secrets Act, but over his use of public funds, and especially over incidents in which women allegedly brought to him at Sandringham, Buckingham Palace, Windsor and at other locations, may have been trafficked into the country by Epstein.” — Gordon Brown
- “While serving as trade envoy, the former prince regularly used RAF flights. We must now question whether public funds were used in pursuit not just of his public duties but of his alleged private liaisons and even private business arrangements.” — Gordon Brown
- “He said: “Nothing less than the prosecution of those who aided and abetted Epstein will do justice to those who suffered grievous, unconscionable sexual abuse.” — Gordon Brown
- “The king has said that no one should be above the law, and alongside the police investigation, a select committee in parliament should examine how public funds were used, and whether a cover-up took place that prevented Andrew from being interviewed by US investigators.” — Gordon Brown
What’s Next
Brown urges police to interview officials from the three ministries and obtain travel records. He expects the Business and Trade Select Committee, chaired by Liam Byrne, to hold hearings, as six forces continue Epstein-flight inquiries.
